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Post by Drkirby on Oct 17, 2020 10:42:03 GMT -5
Smith had been money in the playoffs, he had pitched 5.1 innings without giving up one base runner. And a few of those outings were in crucial spots of games. But he’s gone belly up again his last two outings. One thing you can bet a million dollars on, he will he used in either the 7th or 8th inning today and tomorrow without hesitation. Those good outings were against the Reds and the Marlins, no? Sorry, I'm just not a fan of relief pitchers that hand out homers like Halloween candy. Smith doesn't just give up a hit, he sets the damn ball on a tee for them. Yeah the old tumbler slider that folty throws half of his outings. Including game 5 last year. It just sits there. Like batting practice.
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Post by Drkirby on Oct 17, 2020 10:47:04 GMT -5
If soroka is healthy this series is over.
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Post by keystone61 on Oct 17, 2020 11:23:20 GMT -5
Those good outings were against the Reds and the Marlins, no? Sorry, I'm just not a fan of relief pitchers that hand out homers like Halloween candy. Smith doesn't just give up a hit, he sets the damn ball on a tee for them. Yeah the old tumbler slider that folty throws half of his outings. Including game 5 last year. It just sits there. Like batting practice. Yeah, can't just surrender a hit to tie the game, gotta go all out and completely blow it with one pitch.
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Post by PABraveFan on Oct 17, 2020 12:25:33 GMT -5
All the best to Rusty ..all dog (pet) lovers know they ARE a part of the family. It’s bad enough to play up to 7 straight high stress games in a row in the play offs....but who in their sane mind would schedule a 4:00 game the day after a late starting game (for the East) the night before? Rest much? Go Max ..end this for your fans today with the outing of your life! ..and, some runs please by the GA boyz.. Thanks renny!
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Post by Fumbduckery on Oct 17, 2020 12:25:40 GMT -5
R. Acuna Jr. RF
F. Freeman1B
M. Ozuna DH T. d'Arnaud C O. Albies 2B D. Swanson SS A. Riley 3B N. Markakis LF
C. PacheCF
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Post by PABraveFan on Oct 17, 2020 12:26:27 GMT -5
Best wishes for Rusty. I don't know what I would do if something were to happen to my dog. He's really like my child and we are always together. Thanks HMF!
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Post by Fumbduckery on Oct 17, 2020 12:27:47 GMT -5
M. Betts RF C. Seager SS J. Turner 3B M. Muncy 1B W. Smith DH C. Bellinger CF A.J. Pollock LF E. Hernandez 2B A. Barnes C
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Post by dirt on Oct 17, 2020 13:37:50 GMT -5
Come on Rusty you can do it...
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Post by winthorp on Oct 17, 2020 14:49:01 GMT -5
This is the game I picked for the Braves to win it all. But we need Acuna's spark at the top and Swanson and Riley to shore up the bottom half. We need these guys to continue rallys, not end them.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Oct 17, 2020 15:29:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the well wishes. Here's the situation. I should be super happy about the Braves success but our 13 year old dog Rusty, is having complications after surgery and it doesn't look good. He had a small mass removed from his chest cavity but his current oxygen levels are too low to survive without oxygen support. We're giving him a chance to respond to antibiotics and possibly steroid treatment though the weekend but so far no luck. So as I watch these games I have tears streaming down my face for Rusty. I am sure many of you that have had pets understand. View AttachmentGO BRAVES -PA A pet is truly a member of the family. Praying he will be OK.
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Post by TomlinFoolery on Oct 17, 2020 15:36:49 GMT -5
Good luck. I’ve been a dog lover my whole life and completely understand. I hope he ends up being ok. Thanks! He's a fighter. Seems better clinically today but oxygen numbers haven't changed. If it wasnt for the breathing he would have been sent home today because everything else is good. well maybe the breathing will catch back up with everything else. Good sign the rest of his vitals are holding up without support. Sometimes surgery is just rough on the respiratory system. Best wishes to you and Rusty.
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Post by TomlinFoolery on Oct 17, 2020 15:41:27 GMT -5
Well thats not an inspiring start.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Oct 17, 2020 15:42:04 GMT -5
We went e-z-peazy that inning
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Post by dirt on Oct 17, 2020 15:45:14 GMT -5
Way to start boys....
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Post by wncbravesfan on Oct 17, 2020 15:45:44 GMT -5
David O'Brien @dobrienatl Entering today's game, #Braves are 35-9 in Max Fried starts over the past two years, including 13-1 this year (3-0 in postseason).
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